The Huddle
‘I appeal to you…in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another.’ 1 Corinthians 1:10 NIV https://youtu.be/GwkxvohXXTA To lead your family effectively, you need to learn how to huddle regularly. The ‘huddle’ is where a team: 1) sets its goals; 2) discusses the division of responsibilities; 3) tackles […]
How love is expressed
‘Serve one another humbly in love.’ Galatians 5:13 NIV https://youtu.be/XKH6-MKcmrY Love is mostly something you do instead of something you feel. Paul writes, ‘You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love’ (v. 13 NIV). So how are you supposed to […]
Change your concept of God
‘He will rejoice over you with gladness.’ Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV What’s your concept of God? When you pray, ‘Our Father,’ what do you see? Do you see a parent who abandoned you, abused you, or abdicated their responsibility to you? Do you think of an angry father who accused but never affirmed you; in other […]
Intimacy vs. activity
‘Few things are needed…Mary has chosen what is better.’ Luke 10:42 NIV When Jesus visited the home of Mary and Martha, their individual responses to Him were very different. Martha’s focus was on the meal. Her aim was to please Jesus. But she made a common mistake; her work became more important than her Lord. What began as […]
Cell-brate discussion on Fathers day
fathers day Father’s Day is a special occasion that provides an excellent opportunity for children and fathers to strengthen their bond and create lasting memories. While the day itself is significant, it is equally important to focus on building a strong relationship throughout the years ahead. Here are some suggestions on how children and fathers […]
You are Christ’s ambassador
‘Our citizenship is in heaven.’ Philippians 3:20 NIV Let’s recap. As an ambassador, you must have the following qualifications and characteristics: 1) Be a citizen of the country you represent. ‘Our citizenship is in heaven.’ 2) Your character and conduct must reflect the highest values of your country. ‘That our God may make you worthy of his calling’ (2 […]
You are Christ’s ambassador
‘We are…Christ’s ambassadors.’ 2 Corinthians 5:20 NIV Your job in the kingdom of God is that of an ‘ambassador’. What a privilege! And what a responsibility! Over the next few days, let’s look at some of the qualities of an ambassador: You must be a citizen of the country you represent. And ‘our citizenship is in heaven’ […]
Don’t go until you’re empowered
‘Tarry…until you are endued with power from on high.’ Luke 24:49 NKJV You may be educated, experienced, and talented, but you will never fulfil God’s purposes for your life until you’re ‘endued with power from on high’. Read these two Scriptures: 1) ‘I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the […]
Your dream is still alive
The spirit of Jacob their father revived.’ Genesis 45:27 NKJV https://youtu.be/eQxOajakhAw If the dream you believe God gave you seems dead, read this: ‘And they told him, saying, “Joseph is still alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt.” And Jacob’s heart stood still, because he did not believe them. But…when he saw the carts […]
Flourish
‘But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces…many times over.’ John 12:25 MSG https://youtu.be/8CQOGUWtxQM Are you flourishing -Here are two more areas in which God created you to flourish: 1) Your relationships. Relationally, your languishing self is often troubled. You’re undisciplined in what you say, sometimes reverting to sarcasm, gossip and flattery. You isolate. […]